Ten SMLR sophomores received the University’s Academic Excellence Award at an honorary event held at the College Avenue Gym on April 22. The scholars were recognized for being among the top 10% of sophomores from all schools at Rutgers’ New Brunswick/Piscataway location. Award recipients were chosen based on their grade point average.

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More than a dozen SMLR students were recently honored as academic scholars during Rutgers University’s 2012 Academic Excellence Award and Phi Beta Kappa ceremonies.

Beneath one of the many white tents residing outdoors at Voorhees Mall during the annual Tent State University, approximately 40 undergraduate students explored fundraising strategies in Professor Janice Fine’s course, “Organizing For Social Change.” The class gathered within the event’s makeshift town hall on April 18, 2012 to listen as Professor Fine and Marjorie Fine, veteran fundraiser and principal consultant and trainer at The Linchpin Campaign, lead the training session.

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Beneath one of the many white tents residing outdoors at Voorhees Mall during the annual Tent State University, approximately 40 undergraduate students explored fundraising strategies in Professor Janice Fine’s course, “Organizing For Social Change.”

Approximately 75,000 New Jersey residents came out to attend the University's annual celebration of Rutgers Day.

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Approximately 75,000 New Jersey residents came out to attend the University's annual celebration of Rutgers Day. From young, future participants in the world of work to older, seasoned workers, many people stopped by SMLR's location to discover our offerings.

RUTGERS STUDY: PUBLIC POLICIES INCREASE WORKERS’ ACCESS TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, LINKED TO LESS RELIANCE ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

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A new study by Rutgers' Center for Women and Work and the National Partnership for Women & Families presents an important analysis for policymakers concerned both with the economic security of families and the economic position of the United States.

The stock market, economy, and global community have experienced increased volatility, creating optimal time for human resource (HR) professionals to assess the strategic role played in this new economy.

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On March 30, Rutgers Society of Human Resource Management (RU SHRM) addressed changes in the HR field during its 8th annual business conference, “Taking Stock in HR: Buy or Sell,” which was held in the Rutgers Livingston Student Center. Approximately 240 HR professionals, SMLR human resource management (HRM) students, professors, and alumni attended the event ...